Marine & Mobile Welding in Galena, Maryland

Galena is one of the closest Maryland towns to our shop: about 14 miles, or roughly 25 minutes, west of Townsend across the state line. It's a small crossroads town in northern Kent County, Maryland, right where Route 213 meets Route 290, and it's surrounded by farms and the marinas on the Sassafras River.

Main Street at the Route 213 and Route 290 crossroads in Galena, Maryland

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Route 213 at Route 290, downtown Galena. Photo: 2022-06-22 16 26 34 View north along Maryland State Route 213 (North Main Street) at Maryland State Route 290 (East Cross Street) in Galena, Kent County, Maryland by Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

The Sassafras, the Farms and the Crossroads

Boats and marinas on the Sassafras River

Just north of town, Georgetown's marinas on the Sassafras River keep a lot of boats in the water. We weld aluminum and steel boat parts, boat trailers, dock railings and ladders, in the water or in the yard.

See Marine Welding.

Farms on Route 213 and Route 290

The fields around Galena are working farmland. We repair hitches, drawbars, implement frames, loader buckets and farm gates on the farm with the mobile rig.

See Farm Equipment Repair.

Trailers and trucks

Boat trailers, utility trailers and farm trailers all come through the Galena crossroads. We fix tongues, frames, bunks, axle mounts and hitches.

See Trailer Repair.

Galena is close enough that smaller parts are easy to bring to the shop in Townsend. For anything that can't move, like a boat on the lift or equipment in the field, the mobile rig comes to you.

Galena was founded in 1763 as Down's Cross Roads, became Georgetown Cross Roads, and took the name Galena in 1858. The name comes from galena, the lead ore that silver is extracted from, after a supposed silver mine nearby. There's no real evidence the mine ever existed, but we like a town named after a metal. These days Galena is known for its antique shops and the Sassafras River is just up Route 213.

Forklift and truck body welding repair at a warehouse loading area

Small job? Drop it off at the shop in Townsend.

Brackets, hitches, small trailers, stove parts, lawn equipment and anything that fits in a pickup are quickest to fix at our Townsend shop. Call or text (302) 532-6240 first so Rick is there. The mobile rig is for bigger or immovable jobs: trailers, equipment, railings and gates that can't come to us.

Black chain-link gate with privacy slats being rehung, with a ladder beside it

Jobs We Do in Galena

Aluminum boat and T-top repair
Boat trailer bunk, axle and tongue repair
Dock railings and ladders
Farm implement and hitch repair
Loader bucket and bracket repair
Farm gate repair
Truck bed and trailer repair

Small parts at the shop in Townsend; bigger or immovable jobs on site with the mobile rig. Steel, stainless and aluminum. Rick is a certified welder, and a manufacturer chose him as its on-site repair specialist.

Custom aluminum loading platform fabricated for a commercial truck

Galena Questions

How far are you from Galena?

About 14 miles, or roughly 25 minutes, from our Townsend shop.

Can you work at the marina?

Yes. Marine repairs are done in the water or in the yard. Rick is certified and also carries a TWIC card for access to port facilities.

Can I bring a part to your shop?

Yes. Smaller parts can be dropped off at the shop in Townsend. Call or text first so Rick is there.

Hours

24/7 emergency service. Regular shop work by appointment.

Since we often work on site, please call to confirm a drop-off time before coming by.

1210 Dexter Corner Road, Townsend, DE 19734 | (302) 532-6240 | rick@rickthewelder.com

Something Broken in Galena?

In Galena? We're about 25 minutes away. Send a close-up and a photo from farther back, and Rick will tell you if it can be fixed and roughly what it'll cost. Free, no obligation.

Call or text Rick at (302) 532-6240. Prefer to write? Use the contact form or email rick@rickthewelder.com. 24/7 emergency service. Regular shop work by appointment.

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RickTheWelder LLC is based in Townsend, Delaware, and serves all of New Castle County and Kent County, Delaware, plus Eastern Maryland.